Next Step Advisory

???? Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! ???? Here's to a holiday made better by family, good friends, and loyal pets! Whether your table is packed with turkey, tofurkey, or just your favorite pie (let’s be honest, it’s all about the pie), may your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of second helpings. Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of good vibes, great food, and just the right amount of chaos to keep it interesting! ???? #HappyThanksgiving #Thankful #PassThePie #NextStepAdvisory

?? DOL Issues New Guide on AI and Worker Well-Being The Department of Labor recently released its "AI and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices for Developers and Employers" guide. Developed by the DOL as a result of the AI Executive Order signed into law a year ago, this guide offers practical steps for using AI responsibly in the workplace and serves as a roadmap for ethical AI integration in the workplace. https://lnkd.in/gncsNsN4 Key highlights include: ?? Involving Workers and Unions: Engaging employees in AI system design and oversight. ?? Human Oversight: Maintaining human evaluation alongside AI. ?? Transparent Communication: Keeping workers informed about workplace AI use. ??? Protecting Rights: Ensuring AI respects rights to organize, health, safety, and fair treatment. ?? Supporting Transitions: Providing retraining for roles impacted by AI. ?? Data Protection: Using AI-collected data responsibly, only for legitimate purposes. #AI #WorkerWellBeing #DOL #NextStepAdvisory

If the only exercise ?? you get this next week is exercising your right to vote, get 'er done! Whether employee or employer in the state of ILLINOIS, here is what you should know about state-mandated VOTING LEAVE LAWS: ?? Covered employees? All Employees ?? Notice/documentation? An employee must apply for leave prior to election day ?? Compensation required? Yes! You must pay your employee for voting leave ? Duration of leave? 2 hours. An employer may specify the hours to be taken. So go ahead, flex those civic muscles and encourage your employees to do the same ??. It's their right! ??? Let’s vote! #nextstepadvisory

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ARE YOU READY FOR THE BIG EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES IN ILLINOIS COMING JANUARY 1, 2025? If you haven't started planning yet, it's time to get moving! Illinois is rolling out several significant employment law updates, and your employee handbook might need some serious attention. Here’s a quick preview of the most interesting changes headed your way. ?? PAY TRANSPARENCY Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois employers with 15 or more employees will need to make some key updates when it comes to pay transparency. Here's what you’ll need to do: ?? Include the pay scale and benefits for any position in all job postings, even those posted by third-party sites. ?? Inform your current employees of promotion opportunities within 14 days of advertising the position externally. These requirements apply to roles that: ?? Will be performed at least partially in Illinois, or ?? Will be physically performed outside Illinois, but the employee reports to a supervisor, office, or worksite in Illinois. OTHER CHANGES TO WATCH FOR While pay transparency is a big one, there are several other important updates to note (this isn’t a complete list!): ?? Minimum wage bumps up to $15/hour ?? Updates to the Personnel Record Review Act ?? New protections against discrimination based on reproductive health decisions and family responsibilities ?? Changes to the law regarding electronic employment verification systems (think E-Verify) ?? Expanded pay statement requirements With so much on the horizon, NOW is the time to prepare! Need help navigating these updates or giving your employee handbook a refresh? Reach out to Debbie at Next Step Advisory, and we’ll make sure you’re ready to roll in 2025! #HRConsulting #SmallBusinessSupport #NextStepAdvisory #IllinoisEmploymentLaws #HRCompliance #PayTransparency #EmployeeHandbook

Why Do One-Person HR Teams Hire Consultants? It boils down to bandwidth and expertise. ? “I know how to do it, but I just don’t have the time.” ??♀? “I didn’t choose HR, but here I am. Help me prioritize because I don’t know what I don’t know.” ?? “I need someone reliable who won’t break the bank.” Whether you’re a CFO managing HR or an HR department of one, partnering with a trusted resource can feel like a gift, helping you move the needle on your workload. Reach out to me at [email protected] and let's discuss how I can support you. #HRConsulting #SmallBusinessSupport #NextStepAdvisory